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Posted on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 : 11:45 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: March 12

By Ann Dwyer

AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.

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Joy Gaines, left, and Delphia Simpson examine some of the donated apparel at Thursday's Suits 4 Success drop-off.

Ronald Ahrens | For AnnArbor.com

Top headlines on our site: • Masco Cabinetry moving corporate HQ, 350 jobs to ex-Flint Ink building in Ann Arbor Township • UPDATED: Statewide MEAP scores show overall gains • Ann Arbor school district fund balance shrinking; this year's budget deficit estimated at $8M • Mom: 6-year-old left alone on Ypsilanti school bus after falling asleep

Other news by section:

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News:

• Case against convicted sex offender Matthew Freeman dismissed • Holland Sentinel: Saline man meets rescuers who saved his life after crash • DIY Network's 'Garage Mahal' gives Car and Driver magazine a hand • Washtenaw County Bar members launch program to dress parolees for interviews • University of Michigan redesigning Web site for job openings •  Liberty Road in Scio Township closed due to flooding • Funeral procession for slain Jackson officer to come through Washtenaw County • One teenager charged in pop bottle bomb incident, Pittsfield Township police say • Dr. Gregory Dalack to chair Department of Psychiatry at U-M Medical School

Business Review: • DEVELOPING: Masco Cabinetry moving corporate HQ, 350 jobs to ex-Flint Ink building in Ann Arbor Township • University of Michigan redesigning Web site for job openings • Wireless Washtenaw in doubt: Federal funding rejected, 20/20 Communications exits deal • U.S. report confirms Detroit Metro safety lapses; JPMorgan, Citigroup Helped Cause Lehman Collapse, Report Says • Ann Arbor area housing market shows continued improvement in February • Investor buys Ann Arbor Country Club's mortgage after bank-ordered sale

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Sports:

• UPDATED: Evan Turner crushes Michigan's heart, hits a last-second 3-pointer to beat the Wolverines • OPINION: Michigan basketball team finds some answers, but it's too little too late • Lights go out on Chelsea hockey team's tournament run • NOTEBOOK: Postseason seems like a no-go for Michigan basketball team • EMUEagles.com: Eastern athletic director Derrick Gragg notes 'regrettable' language in Eagles loss to Akron • Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez: 'Better times are coming' • Donovan Warren borrows shoes, takes part in Michigan's pro day • TODAY'S COLLEGE SPORTS LINKS: Michigan basketball brings confidence into Ohio State matchup • TODAY'S PRO SPORTS LINKS: Henrik Zetterberg leads Red Wings to win; Brandon Inge ready to play • Track Chelsea's hockey semifinal game on an MLive.com live blog • Huron has double trouble with Schmitt twins, loses Class A regional final to Canton • Manchester's postseason run ends with Class C regional final loss • OPINION: A relaxed Manny Harris shrugs off ugly end to regular season, leads Michigan basketball team • Next for the Michigan basketball team in the Big Ten tournament - top-seeded Ohio State • VIDEO: Michigan guard Manny Harris on how the Wolverines held off Iowa's run • VIDEO: Michigan guard Stu Douglass breaks down the Wolverines' win • VIDEO: Fans act as human bowling balls during halftime of Michigan-Iowa • GRADES: Michigan basketball team plays well, earns good marks against Iowa • NOTEBOOK: New hair styles put Michigan basketball team a cut above Iowa • UPDATED: Michigan basketball team beats Iowa in first round of Big Ten tournament, 59-52 • Associated Press: Akron outlasts Eastern Michigan basketball team in double overtime, 97-89

Entertainment: • Metro Times: "Green Zone" falls well short of its potential • Metro Times: "She's Out of My League" stays in the minors • Metro Times: "Remember Me" showcases a forgettable Robert Pattinson • Metro Times: "Ghost Writer" displays mastery of Roman Polanski • Associated Press: Stooges, Iggy Pop ready for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — finally • Family-friendly events for the weekend of March 12-14 • DAILY ENTERTAINMENT LINKS: Film Festival trailer; Sassy Gay Friend; Lady Gaga and Beyonce; and more • U-M's MUSKET presents "Man of La Mancha" • Ann Arbor Civic Theatre hits the spot with "The Hound of the Baskervilles" • Ray Davies charms in back-to-basics performance at the Michigan Theater

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Community:

• Peggy Lampman's Friday dinnerFeed: Venison stroganoff • Get Outside and Celebrate! • Goodbye Rita - thoughts on letting go • Ann Arbor's mood reflected in street lamps in March • WITH VIDEO: Pondcast 9: Spring has sprung and wild owls are mating • A POET'S WRITE: Blizzard • Celebrate Pi Day on Sunday • Making maple memories: a Do-it-yourself maple syrup adventure

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News about Ann Arbor from elsewhere: • Detroit News: Plan would cut Michigan university funding • Michigan Daily: Royster Harper, Mary Sue Coleman stopped for speeding • Ann Arbor Chronicle: Greenbelt supports Ann Arbor Township deals • Chelsea Update: SRSLY students look for Chelsea photos • Ypsilanti Citizen: Growing Hope Seed Starting Squad helps community, teaches skills • Ann Arbor Chronicle: Artist selected for West Park art project